Why an In-Patient Hospice Residence is Important in Connecticut
For some patients, in-home hospice and palliative care is not an option. For these patients and their families, Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western CT, Inc. hopes to build a hospice residence — a peaceful place for compassionate end-of-life care in a welcoming, home-like environment, where quality time with family will be combined with all of the hospice services and programs patients need under one roof. More info on our plans can be found here. A Dec. 21 op-ed in the New York Times clearly explained why this type of residence is important. Read “Looking for a Place to … * read more
Honoring Amazing Volunteers
We have so many amazing volunteers at Regional Hospice, many of whom support our patients’ families through visits that provide respite and relief to caregivers. They share their interests and hobbies with patients, run errands, and spend time with a listening heart and caring hands. The Newtown Bee is running a series of articles profiling three of our volunteers who reside in Newtown. You can read the first installment, about retired nurse Annette Vickery, who says that she feels good that her presence is able to give caregivers a little break. Giving Back Through Hospice | The Newtown Bee
Honoring National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
November was National Hospice and Palliative Care month. Our board of directors and vice president of counseling services wrote letters to the editors of their local papers honoring this important recognition. We wanted to share one of the letters with you, which also touches on the important grief counseling services we offer during the winter holiday season, which can be a bittersweet time of year, as she says, for those who are grieving. For more information on our winter holiday grief programs, please click here. To the Editor: November was National Hospice and Palliative Care month, and we at Regional … * read more